Aldi partners with brewery to create sustainable beverages that tackle food waste – available in stores nationwide
Aldi has launched two innovative beers made from surplus food waste, transforming thousands of bread loaves and wonky fruit into sustainable beverages.
The new additions to The Hop Foundry range will be available in stores nationwide from 11th November, with prices starting from £1.49.
Matt Willson, Managing Director at Freedom Brewery, noted: “Partnering with Aldi is a testament to our shared passion for sustainability.
“At Freedom, crafting exceptional beers has always gone hand-in-hand with caring for our planet.”
The Toast Brewing Another Round Session IPA, priced at £1.99, has been crafted using 4,000 loaves of Aldi’s tiger bread that would have otherwise gone to waste.
This refreshing citrusy IPA boasts a 5 per cent lower carbon footprint compared to traditional malt-brewed beers.
The collaboration has saved three tonnes of bread from being wasted, transforming surplus bakery products into a sustainable beverage.
The Freedom Brewery Misfits Summer Fruits Beer, priced at £1.49, incorporates nearly a tonne of rescued wonky fruit from Aldi’s stores.
This vegan-friendly IPA combines strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries to create a tangy and refreshing brew.
The innovative beverage demonstrates how surplus fruit can be transformed into an affordable, sustainable product.
Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, said: “We know our shoppers are increasingly passionate about sustainability and are looking for ways to make a difference when shopping.”
“By partnering with incredible innovators, we’re transforming surplus food into delicious, high-quality products that our customers can feel good about buying – all at Aldi’s every day amazing prices.”
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Louisa Ziane, Co-founder at Toast Brewing, said: “We’re excited to partner with Aldi on an IPA that’s as kind to the planet as it is to beer lovers’ tastebuds.”
The latest initiative marks another step in the supermarket’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Last October, Aldi introduced new packaging for its fresh chickens that highlight higher welfare standards.
The supermarket has implemented new stocking density requirements, giving chickens 20 per cent more space than the industry standard.